Welcome the change of seasons and enjoy fall traditions during Hometown Harvest Fest presented by the Tunkhannock Business and Professional Association on Saturday, October 5th, 11 am until 4 pm. Heirloom quilts, original needlepoint designs, music, and food specialties are all available for your enjoyment. Visit the many participating locations and enjoy the artists and musicians along with shopping, and entertainment all with a backdrop of the Endless Mountains. For more information find us on Facebook at Tunkhannock Biz.
2025 Tunkhannock Hometown Harvest Fest highlights the best of fall
Tunkhannock’s annual celebration of the autumn season during Hometown Harvest Fest, Saturday, October 4th, includes pumpkins, apples, enjoying the cooler crisp weather, quilts and many forms of art. And of course, the heartier, comforting foods and drinks of the season. It wouldn’t be fall without the numerous scary, creepy, funny costumes and decorations of Halloween.
Hometown Harvest Fest is organized and sponsored by the Tunkhannock Business and Professional Association, in conjunction with Kitson Arts Alliance. “We are very happy to be working with Kitson Arts Alliance for this celebration of Art,” relates Nancy Parlo, TBPA director. Harvest Fest is a great time to enjoy the many art and music opportunities throughout town and see what is new in area businesses and shops. The day’s activities are advertised as 10am-4pm but may vary at specific locations.”
This year, witches are a part of the traditional celebration. Witches are powerful and complex symbols that have evolved dramatically across cultures and history, from figures of fear and scapegoating to emblems of feminine empowerment and connection with nature. The Muddy River Mystics, a group of like-minded multi-aged women named after the beautiful Susquehanna River will help kick of this year’s Hometown Harvest Fest with a free performance at the Dietrich Theater, 11am. According to group organizers, their mission is to entertain and bring some fun through dance and dressing up as witches for the fall season.
The traditions of witches will also be the focus of a class at The Local Emporium, 104 PA 92, from 2- 4pm. “Witch Balls and Tarot Cards” offers participants the opportunity to create a unique Witch Ball, traditionally used as a tool to protect the home from negative spirits & thoughts with the intention to invite positivity. The class hosted by Danille of Connected Fungirl will also offer Tarot Card readings. Class is $45 and reservations are necessary – text 570-331-9369.
The Dietrich Theater is also hosting an art exhibit featuring Tunkhannock artists and Dietrich Theater artists-in-residence Amy and Stephen Colley. The theater’s Fall 2025 Film Festival will be in full swing.
Returning this year is the quilt show at the United Methodist Church, 4 Church St. from 10am – 2pm. The sanctuary will have a glorious array of heirloom quilts, art and needle work. Also enjoy the piano, flute, drum and guitar music along with vocalists. Downstairs, find homemade cookies and varieties of homemade frozen soups for sale. Specialty baskets with individual themes for sale along with wreaths, diamond art purses and bags, book marks, bird houses, wooden stools, -something for everyone!
Kitson Gallery will have antique and collectible quilts along the outside of the gallery. They will be showcasing Artists Mike Corker & Cloe Faux. The gallery also features regional and national artisans.
Plein Air Artists Lavona Daniels and Mary Sadukas will be located across Tioga St. from the gallery along with Matthew Howell artist, wood carver, folk art and tramp art. Also, Art Antiques from pickers across USA. Plein Air artist LP Howard will be set up near the Dietrich Theater.
There will be live music offered from 11am to 4pm at several locations. Inside Kitson Gallery, Red Couch Concert Series with singer songwriter David Kuffa at 11-11:30 and 12 to 12:30. Also in front of North Country Dental with Jason Yoder of Axe & Fiddle 11:30 to 12 :15; Lindsay Van Gorden 12:30 to 1:15 and Alex D. Key 1:15 to 2:15. Additionally, at the First National Bank Gazebo Lindsay Van Gorden will perform from 11 to 12; Jason Yoder 12:45 to 1:45 and Alex D Key 2:45 to 3:45.
The popular Bakery 420 from T&C Grille, will have a pop-up for fall treats on Tioga Street, across from the Kitson Gallery. Ice Cream Truck 1961 will be set up near the Dietrich. Mr. Zim Zim’s at 8 W. Tioga St. will have a display of family quilts while Atty. Catherine Garbus Law office will also have quilts on display. Wyoming County Beverage,120 E. Tioga St offers tastings of Fall Favorites from 10 am–2pm.
Eclectic Heart – Tioga St., 25% off their big assortment of soft stuffed pumpkins Plus 15% off anything with a pumpkin on it-such as framed prints. Mercantile 22 offers Fall Themed Refreshments, coffee and other beverages to sample. The Little Book Place on Bridge Street will feature Quilts along with Henry doing a reading at noon. Also bookmark painting and a prize wheel. Stop by The Lotus, town’s newest shop at 13 E Tioga St. Just be “YOU” @The Lotus. Offers a comfortable meeting space for groups, personal crystal designs are individualized to your specific enhancements. Specialty coffees coming soon. Appointments, walk-ins welcome call 570-881-5429.
Nativity BVM Church – Will be selling pierogies (either cooked or frozen) Haluski, hot dogs, clam chowder, meatball hoagies, fresh fruit cup, soda and water, in Father Nallin Hall behind Nativity Church.
Vendors and Artisans Marketplace will be offering handmade items, including wooden pull toys, macrame, jewelry, wire trees, pens, greeting cards, crochet and knitting, and more. There will also be antiques and collectibles, Halloween, autumn, and Christmas decor, vintage jewelry, baked goods, and Pampered Chef.
One of town’s newest stops is Draught and Barrel on Tioga St. They will be serving Fall Sangria and Savory Seasonal Bites. Greenwoods Furniture, 61 E. Tioga St encourages everyone to bring a team over for a fun game of pumpkin bowling. Also, a ‘’Take Your Own Photo Opportunity” in front of the art quilt blocks. Large Quilt display inside. Nearby, Endless Realty, in front of the former Second Wind, will offer free popcorn, non-alcoholic beverages and kids treats. Country Kitchen by Bre, also on Tioga, will be selling seasonal specialty baked treats.
Creekside Gardens, 4 Village Lane, is hosting Tunkhannock Farmer’s Market, along with their famous Pumpkin Walk. The Tioga Bistro is offering Thanksgiving Dinner in a Wrap! along with desserts and specialty drinks. Nimble Hill Winery and Brewing Company – 3971 US 6, 12- 5pm has Flights, pints, glasses and bottles of wine and beer. Also featuring the work of local artist and beloved art teacher Barb Sick.
Plan to start your day at Hilltop Farms, 5577 US-6 where it will be Amish Donut Day! Featuring a yummy variety of donuts. Also mums and pumpkins, along with additional homemade baked goods, ice cream, meats, cheeses, local syrups, jellies and jams, seasonal produce, and fall home décor. Nearby, Unwind Café, 143 Wayne Lane. Features handcrafted fall drinks like a Pumpkin Latte Macchiato or Apple Cider with Peach boba. Enjoy your drink and browse merchandise from over 15 local makers and artists. From handmade jewelry and small-batch candles to honey, jams, dog treats and more. The Tunkhannock Public Library, 220 W. Tioga St, is hosting their Annual Book Sale 10am- 4pm.
CIP Rehab at The Greens at Shadowbrook Resort – Offers a free balance and fitness screening in the lobby of The Greens at Shadowbrook Resort. Metcalf Mansion – 50 W. Harrison St. 10am – 4pm FREE open house with self-guided tour and delicious pumpkin flavored drinks and treats. Quilts will also be on display. Tunkhannock Assembly of God Church – 181 Bridge St. From 4-7pm, join us for a delicious FREE Harvest Banquet with dinner, dessert and beverages! Entertainment, Door Prize, Raffles and Silent Auction. Space is limited! Make your reservations by calling 570-332-4149. www.tunkag.org.
Estate Sale – an important estate sale by Myers Antiques at 11 Tioga Street, (up from former Old Store) art, antiques, collectibles.
For a complete list of Hometown Fall Fest activities check tunkhannockbusiness.com or facebook for the Event Page Hometown Fall Fest.
